01/06/2010 We stumbled across an old childhood friend of mine. He took to the kids right away, especially Tricia. See how he can't take his eyes off of her? Still on the road. Can't wait to get home and start catching up on everybody's dailies.

01/05/2010 There must be a lot of nice people in the world. As of January 5th, the elves are already working. Actually, this is one of the scenes at Bronners in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Bronners boasts itself as being the largest Christmas store in the world. It's about 15 miles from my original home town, Saginaw.

01/04/2009 Today Uncle Jim was laid to rest. When we arrived at the church, this was what we saw in the sanctuary. Last night, we arrived at the funeral home after driving about 1,400 miles. As I gazed on Uncle Jim's remains, Aunt Mary explained to me that the rosary in his hands was the rosary they were praying with when he passed on Wednesday. What a beautiful thing! He passed while praying the rosary with his wife and daughter. Uncle Jim, you lived a life of grace and love and you left this world the same way you lived. Pray for me, that I may live and die the same way. You are so beautiful!